The secret of her joy

There she was, seated on a wheelchair, at that busy traffic junction with a knitted cap on her head, (yea,even on this hot humid afternoon), with packs of tissues in her hand, singing in a strange high and loud pitch, a song i could not quite make out, but with a joy in her spirit i would not have mistaken. As i stood from a distance observing her, i noticed her singing would be accompanied by a swaying movement of her upper body, as if thoroughly enjoying herself, and frequently interjected by phrases of "Sir/Madam, help me" in Mandarin to passers-by.

She was once a subject of hot discussion on the internet after some young punks took a video clip of her strange singing and then posted it on the net and made fun of her. The young punks eventually apologised after a tirade from netizens who blasted their callousness. This was all reported in TNP.

And so, i recognised her instantly when i saw her. i vaguely remembered the article mentioning about her poor health, and the many problems that plagued her, yet she has maintained an undaunting cheerful spirit and a very forgiving heart, not at all angry with the punks for making fun of her. And as i took the packs of tissues from her, her genuine cheerful smile touched me and i wondered how could anyone in her state still be in such a cheerful mood?

i was still wondering about this when i finished my meal at the food centre and as i took one of the pack of tissues out to wipe my face, i noticed a note stuck to the bottom of the pack. On it was printed in both English and Mandarin :

i've heard so many sermons preaching that: we, as believers should in all circumstances, especially in trials and tribulations trust in the Lord, to know that no trouble is bigger than He who created the universe; that He who loves us so much as to die for our sins at the cross would not hesitate to provide and to deliver us from all evil; all we need to do is to trust and have faith in all His promises.....

For me, it's not quite so easy, like Elijah's servants, i tend to always see only the enemies but not the army of angels that were all the while there......

Like the willow that sways easily....
i'm a long way to having faith even the size of a mustard seed.

But i believe, the secret of the lady's joyful spirit is that like all the people mentioned in the hall of faith in Hebrews chapter 11, she has complete trust and faith in God's word and promises, which is the key to let His miracles manisfest in our lives.

The joy of the LORD is her strength



诗篇Psalms 33 : 18-19

耶和华的眼目，看顾敬畏他的人，和仰望他慈爱的人，要救他们的命，脱离死亡，并使他们在饥荒中存活。

But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine

神眷顾GOD CARES